In mathematics, we learn about integration, that's you and me; differentiation, that's when you no longer love me.
In mathematics, we learn about integration, that's you and me; differentiation, that's when you no longer love me.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
WORKED with Jun Ru two days ago. He is the latest member on board the ToastBox family, and I was assigned to teach him how to do the cashier. I quite envy that guy, because new staff does not usually start off with learning the cashier, but instead gets involved with the clearing of tables and toasting. I guess his brief stint at Ang Mo Kio Hub's ToastBox paved his way for learning the cashier on his first day of work. Overall, I was quite satisfied with his performance, though he could do well to sharpen his memory(I've got to work on that element as well), as well as learn to interact more with the customers. Being a cashier is all about interacting with the customer, and I pride myself on doing that on a 'exceeds expectations' level. Having two person at the cashier counter for once was fun. Firstly, I have extra help in preparing the cold drinks, and secondly, I can 'rest', giving the excuse that I'm allowing Jun Ru to experience first-hand what a cashier actually does.
And I know people don't like to read ridiculously long paragraphs, and some people have complained that my text is too small, I shall henceforth divide this entry into paragraphs.
Initially, I intended to attend 4G's barbeque after work(read 11.00p.m.). And I thought I would have an ardous task ahead of me in persuading my parents to give consent. But, surprise, surprise, they agreed instantly. Talk about being 'nice for a change'. But woe betide Jun Ru, as his usually compromising mother disallowed him to go. We ended up at the H.K cafe in Kovan, near Heartland Mall, which name I forgot, to have supper. Jun Ru had his 'Ham 'N' Eggs Noddles' with an 'Iced Ying-Yong', while I had the classier 'Chese Baked Rice with Fish Filet' accompanied by an iced milk-tea. The noodles looked decent, and I bet they tasted that too, but my baked rice came a bit on the heavy side, and I ended up not being able to finish the entire portion. It was quite good though. We took a taxi(I simply refuse to use the unglamourous word 'cabbed') home after the meal as I was not feeling too well. Great way to lose approximately $25.00 in just three hours. And for those not intellectually-abled, the previous sentence was sarcastical.
Yesterday, which was only about a few hours ago, I worked with Jun Ru again. He was toasting the bread though. I think I'm sick of always being the cashier, though it is undeniably the easiest job there. Had some unreasonable customers today, but shall not elaborate, curse, swear or throw my mother's butcher knife. My online journal is meant to be a 'non-teenage angst' one. Work was super exhausting as I did the night shift the previous night, and had to wake up early as I was working at 8.00a.m. Asked Shi Hui out after we finished work, and was about to catch a movie when we had a change of heart and went to Marche for some small bites instead. Their mashed potatoes are absolutely amazing. After Marche we went to Food Republic to cease the remaining hunger pangs. We took bus service 80 to Compass Point afterwards and was hit with a huge tsunami of nostalgia. I would really have like to elaborate but my eyes are currently failing me. Took bus service 159 home, and that signifies the end of my post.
In mathematics, we learn about integration, that's you and me; differentiation, that's when you no longer love me.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
WENT to Vivocity with Jun Ru and Shi Hui today. We did several stupid and random things, and had it not been for the two by my side and boosting our confidence, I believe neither three of us, individually, would have the courage to execute such foolish acts. We went 'fries-a-testing' at several eateries, ordering nothing else but a small portion of fries. We first stepped into some Hong Kong cafe, its name memory failed to serve. We had a go at their 'Red Pepper Fries', which at $3.50, was decent with a mini spice explosion in every bite. The fries were crisp, though the portion, small. Next, we went to Terra and tried their 'Cajun Wedges'. I was never a fan of wedges, but the excellent sauce that accompanied them complimented rather well. The wedges came rather dry though, and although their insides were hot and fluffy, the skins were not crisp enough. Order the 'tea-time' portion, and you get a basketfull that could fill one easily. At $3.90, they were also quite value-for-money. Our last stop was Superdog. We ordered their 'Chilli Cheese Fries', and I was quite satisified with it overall. If only it could have a little it more of that wonderfully melted cheese, I'll enter 'Fries Heaven'. The fries were crisp, and every single piece was perfect. The beef that came with it added a nice kick to them, and though they were priced at $4.20, the fast food restaurant doesn't carry any service charge. We decided to skip Earl's Swensens because their fries, at an exorbitant $5.20, looked ordinary. After the tasting session, we went to Candy Empire, and I sort of forced Jun Ru to buy a 100 grams worth of chocolates. I also bought a 100 grams of those sweet treats as well. We were deciding what to do then, and Shi Hui commented that he was overcome with fatigue, and would like to find a place to rest. Next thing we knew, we were in the cinema catching the animated film, 'Bolt'. I'm not about to reveal any spoilers, but it was a nice show, though some people might get put off in the beginning. But then again, 'Bolt' was super adorable.
In mathematics, we learn about integration, that's you and me; differentiation, that's when you no longer love me.
